UPDATE: Sooke Road now open

Sooke Road is now open in both directions after being closed for approximately three hours due to weather conditions and hydro lines down.

The closure began at Kangaroo Road, beginning at 8 a.m. this morning.

Sooke RCMP tweeted that the road conditions are still poor, and to give extra time and space while driving.

Highway 14 (Sooke Rd) is now open. Road conditions are still poor. Give extra time and extra space while on the roads. Emergency Crews are working hard to keep traffic flowing safely. https://t.co/VGAobHoHXT